"Part of Me is Invincible"

This is quoted from a new friend, Rachel, in our worship small group this evening.
I love it. It seems to perfectly express this genuine apathy I feel towards the circumstances in my life because I just trust God. Sure, I get down about trials and pressures like everyone else, but not for long. And that is not to brag in my own strength or faith- but really to applaud God rising up in me. To give glory to His goodness in my life, and the peace He envelopes me in. There is a resilience in me that won't be moved, won't be pushed down and can't be ignored. I am just done with this world. I give up. If Christ did nothing else for me, I wouldn't care a bit. He washes me of my sins, cleanses me and makes me new. He is before me, beside me and in front of me. I don't need anything else.

I get a small measure of joy in this thought- the devil is annoyed by this Invisibility I posses in Christ. First, I thank God my name is in the Lamb's Book of Life, then I smile at how the devil won for but a moment. He'll try again, but the outcome will be the same.


Part of me is invincible!

tune in.... next up: more worship!

I have been super tired this last week or so- a result of stress as far as I can figure. Interesting thing has been happening, though, and it's refreshing (and a little annoying- read and you'll understand).

Apparently moving, staying home with a wonderfully active (read: overly)3 1/2 year old, moving again, joining a new church family, my mom almost moving into the hospital (two weekends out of four), and trying to catch up on bills as best as possible has finally caught up with me- not that I would ever complain about these things individually (Ok, maybe the money), but when I put them together I realize I may be a little overwhelmed. On top of that, add some interesting physical weirdness, and I concede- stress is winning. Anyway, I was laying down with Bella the other afternoon, proud that we had gotten a nap in, when Jeff calls. I miss the call (yes, intentionally), but the ringtone keeps me up for the next hour. Every time I close my eyes my mind is singing some lines from the worship set this past Sunday. Every. Time. My nap time, with adorable Bella next to me in bed, turns into an afternoon of radio channel flipping between this worship chorus and that. Wow. I guess my spirit is trying to say something. Which, I guess, isn't that bad after all.

In the meantime, we did enjoy some seasonal fun: Indigo Farm (like, the ONLY one in around- and it's technically in North Carolina) Family Pumpkin Day. Super Fun.
Jeff was the photographer, as usual.
Enjoy!




We kind of just let her wander..... :)



SO CUTE!















And this, well, this is what makes it all worth it!
:D



WE LOVE YOU

Prayers for my mom

I have dragged my computer to the porch, extension chord laid out (if I go just far enough, I get internet connection), to bring this sincere request to you: please pray for my mom. For over a month now she has been plagued with numerous (sometimes changing daily) physical ailments and has been in and out of the hospital at least 5 times. She went back to work today and was told by her boss that a month or two break would be a good idea. She is devastated and already dealing with many, many stresses that have her depressed. She needs God's presence so seriously right now- His comfort, His peace, His understanding and His wisdom. She needs deliverance from these crazy sicknesses and this oppressive depression. She needs clarity of mind and the joy of the Lord. And she really needs her job. Or another one. Whatever God provides.

And please pray for me, too. She called me and I think I was her first call. I just don't know what to do, or say. I feel so lost as to how to help. I just told her Jesus was with her, that she should speak to someone with more wisdom than me, and that we will get through this together (with Jesus). I couldn't stress Him enough.

And to be completely honest with you, this call came after battling in faith for finances of our own. I am so glad we prayed and stood against the attack of our enemy for our own lives. God, I am SO GLAD YOU DEFEATED the devil. Man. It's good to know he is a completely, publicly defeated foe (loser). AND it's great to know You are FOR US and not against us- that You provide a way out, that You care. Thank God!

So of you I ask (beg) please pray for my mom. She is such a beautiful person and a child of God that needs to be lifted out of the murkiness that is her life right now.


Thank you.

Really, thank you so much.

I love you.

Home...

It feels like I have just arrived home. A few minutes ago I walked in the door from my first worship team practice. I am soooo pumped! (Be glad you are not like my mom and laying down in bed when I came bounding in with this news! I even jumped on her bed a little ... hehehe) It was WONDERFUL! Something about being together worshiping God and using a gift you haven't used in quite a while. It was SO FUN! I wish I had been bold enough to ask them to go out to Starbucks afterwards or something... it was AWESOME!



I am also starting a business with my cousin Melissa. We decided to participate in a local church's yard and bake sale... selling some of our family's stuff (since we don't have much of our own) and selling pure vanilla extract. I may have gotten a little bit ahead of myself, but I put together a website to be ready when Oprah calls (yeah, right!) BusyMomsGourmetFoods.googlepages.com We are selling organic and natural sweets (my PERSONAL favorite) and hope to make a little, ok *lot*, of money. Thank You, Jesus!



Love you guys!
:)
b